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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1979
Page
6
Obituaries report the deaths of Rachel A. Paeth of 111 Denison Ave and Edmund Theisen of Avon, with funeral details, burial plans, and visiting hours. Other notices include Floyd L. Shoup of Collins, William McMullen of Lynwood California, and Gertrude Ives of 353 High St, with service times and funeral homes.
Henry E Dutot aged 67 of 4657 143rd St North Seminole Florida died in Seminole on August 15 after living in Elyria for 15 years before moving to Perrysburg where he stayed until retirement in 1974 He resided in Florida since 1977 He is survived by his wife Mabel sons Paul and Norman a sister Mrs Madeline Schmed four granddaughters National Cremation Society Inc handled arrangements
Mrs Mildred M Walton 90 formerly of South Boone Road Columbia Station died Saturday at Westlake Country Nursing Home after a long illness. She born in Birmingham Alabama lived in Columbia Station area 12 years. Survived by five grandchildren 14 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren a brother Walter McCleney and a sister Alice Mae Bowen both of Birmingham. Visitation Fulton Funeral Home Grafton this evening 7 to 9. Services Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev Homer Taylor Free Will Baptist Church Cleveland officiating. Burial Columbia Station Cemetery.
Richard Hongisto, on New York payroll as a corrections consultant, may run for mayor of San Francisco. He asked a deputy registrar if he qualifies residencywise after a two week San Francisco visit, claiming the call came from a supporter. If he runs, he could draw backing from the citys gay community and leftist groups while Feinstein faces potential challenges.
Parker Hannifin Corp withdraws its third annual Parker Flight Efficiency Challenge from the Cleveland National Air Show on Labor Day weekend. The $10,000 purse will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. the event tested corporate jet efficiency over 1,700 miles from Wichita to Burke Lakefront Airport.
A string of minor accidents, burglaries, and property issues reported through the day. Events include two car crashes with minor injuries, a broken window, a stolen drugs item, tire slashing, a dirt bike theft, and several acts of property damage at local businesses and homes. No serious injuries reported.
Eight candidates file for seven seats on the Lorain County Agricultural Society fair board. Election is on Wednesday at the fairgrounds with ballots cast from 11 am to 7 pm in the fair office. Seven top vote-getters win. Incumbents seeking three-year terms include Jameyson, Herman, Ternes, Pitts, Born, Jackson, and Diedrick.
Westerville woman Joann M. Bennett 18 died at Fisher Titus Hospital after a collision on Rt 20 and Rt 4 near Bellevue. Passenger Connie D. Matheny 18 of Columbus died later at Medical College of Ohio Toledo. Two other Columbus residents remained in critical condition at Bellevue ICU. dump truck driver Mark A. Hurley 25 of Seville was treated and released. no citations.
Four men and two women were ordered held for the grand jury in Elyria Municipal Court last week. Dale Music, 26, faces vandalism charges for damaging lights at the city jail and is free on 500 bond. Theodore Smith, 42, is charged with rape tied to an Aug. 13 Elyria incident and is free on 5,000. Jennifer Scott, 22, accused of Aug. 10 purse theft at knife point, free on 7,500. Danny Sauer, unnamed, faces two counts of sexual battery with 2,500 bond on each. Denver R. Greer, 36, charged with felonious assault for firing a shot during a neighborhood dispute on Aug. 8, free on 5,000. Sybil Ellis, 28, charged with theft of 751 from Gold Circle Store, free on 5,000 surety.
Leona M Murphy 87 of 7358 Grant Dr North Ridgeville died. She is survived by daughter Kathryn Smith two brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Bogner Funeral Home Center Ridge Rd Monday from to 9 pm. A Christian Wake service will be held Monday at and p.m. Funeral mass Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St Peters. Burial at St Peter's Cemetery North Ridgeville.
A second suspect, Donald R. Tenan, 20, of New London formerly of Wellington, faces grand theft charges in Oberlin Municipal Court after the Aug. 3 burglary at Wight Jewelry. Terry Storro, 24, also charged, pleaded innocent. About 80 percent of stolen rings and watches worth $6,000 to $7,500 recovered. investigation ongoing with possible more suspects.
Datebook lists a Rotary Club noon gathering at the YWCA a Lions Club meeting at 6 45 p m at Libra Capri and township trustees session at 7 30 p m at Township Hall.
A Columbia Station woman, Arlene Fairman, 31, of Capel Road, was in serious condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after her northbound car was struck by a freight train while crossing Conrail tracks on Island Road at 3 20 a.m. The collision is under sheriff department investigation.
A man armed with a rifle robbed the Elyria Holiday Inn early today, demanding cash from the motel’s drawers and fleeing on a motorcycle. Police said the amount stolen could not be determined until an audit by the hotel and insurer.
A comic misquote notes that women’s lives haven’t seen real changes, reflecting a tongue in cheek take on progress and public opinion conveyed by a witty observer.
In Cuyahoga County Probate Court Peter R. Bogt testified that the Horvitz brothers Harry William and Leonard agreed to consolidate companies and properties of the 180 million dollar trust formed by A Horvitz as early as 1977. The brothers now clash over control with Harry suing in 1978 to remove William and trustee Kane while William Kane and Leonard countersued to strip Harry of trusteeship. Testimony continued before Judge Joseph Nahra.
Estate appraised at 801208 dollars was left by Stephen Domonkas of Sheffield Lake, a former auto dealer, who died January 5 at age 90. The estate consists entirely of intangible assets such as stocks and bank accounts. Ruth Domonkas is co-executor. Other large inventories filed in probate list John F. Solet of LaGrange dying March 13 at 64 with 186904 dollars, and Arthur H. Marquis of LaGrange dying July 1 at 64 with 111080 dollars.
Grafton resident Steven Ritsko, 22, is in critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Earl Smith, 27, at the Indian Hollow Road intersection on Rt. 303. Smith and three passengers were treated. Smith cited for stop sign violation and driving while intoxicated.
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